In a huge win for transparency and accountability, the US Department of Agriculture has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in US slaughter plants to settle a lawsuit filed by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary.

Most people wouldn't opt to celebrate their birthday at a slaughterhouse. But Sophia Deluz, a longtime vegan and seasoned rescuer, has spent years marking holidays and other special occasions by including farm animals in her festivities—not as food, but as a friends. And in early 2020, on her 27th birthday, she inspired an employee at a New York City live market to set free three hens—Helena, Misha, and Priyanka—so that they, too, could live to see another birthday.

In the cold winter of 2021, a case of “fowl play” landed four ducklings in jail.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or an animal-loving friend––or you simply want to give a thoughtful, cozy, and compassionate holiday gift––we’ve got you covered.

On Saturday, November 13, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara visited the rescued turkeys at the Acton, California location of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization.

We've reached the end of the "but I couldn't give up cheese!" era. Today, vegan cheeses offer all the flavors, textures, and aromas we crave––without the cruelty.

These are some of our most notable rescues in 2021.

Turkeys are social, emotional, and sentient beings with unique personalities. Some are quiet and shy; others love to strut and be the center of attention! They are loyal and protective of their flocks—including their human counterparts like J.P., a member of Farm Sanctuary's Farm Animal Adoption Network! Read what J.P. has to say about sharing her life with these magnificent birds.

There’s nothing better than cooking from a tried and true recipe! Get ready—one of these vegan recipes might become a new family tradition.

There are so many reasons people go vegan! In honor of World Vegan Day, we’re offering six very tangible reasons that get to the heart of the matter.